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CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:27 AM Police recover nearly 600 stolen vehicles in Port of Montreal, most of them stolen from the GTA       OPP and CBSA officials say they have recovered 598 stolen vehicles in the past few months as part of an interprovincial auto theft investigation, and 75 per cent of them were stolen in Ontario.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 7:50 AM Strong winds cause system outage at multiple Toronto hospitals       Stormy weather and strong winds have caused a system outage at Toronto's University Health Network, creating appointment and service delays at several hospitals in the city.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:08 AM Blue Jays unveil new food coming to Rogers Centre this season       The Toronto Blue Jays unveiled new menu items coming to the Rogers Centre next week, just days ahead of the team's home opener.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:36 AM Seven people fined $400 a day for refusing LTC transfers: Ontario government       Seven people in Ontario have been fined for refusing transfers from a hospital to a long-term care home not of their choosing.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 6:00 AM An Ontario man spent the last months of his life in an ill-fitting wheelchair. Years later, his mother is still demanding oversight       The last nine months of David O'Brien's life were spent in discomfort and pain, according to his mother, as the wheelchair he had was not yet properly fitted for him.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 9:43 AM Ontario announced a new medical school at York University. Here's what we know so far       The Ontario government released new details about York University's new medical school in Vaughan on Wednesday.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:08 AM Two Durham Region men charged after female allegedly forced into vehicle, driven to Mississauga hotel       Two men from Durham Region have been charged with kidnapping after allegedly forcing a female into a vehicle and driving her to a hotel in Mississauga this past weekend, police say.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 6:38 AM Wet and windy weather continues in Toronto       The wet and windy weather is expected to continue in Toronto on Wednesday.

CTV News - Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 5:35 AM Greater Toronto home sales down in March but competition pushes prices up: board       The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says Greater Toronto home sales in March were down 4.5 per cent from last year, but there was enough competition between buyers that the average home price rose moderately year-over-year.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:58 AM Good Samaritan in Peterborough turns in satchel containing thousands of dollars: police       The Peterborough Police Service say on Saturday, a resident located a satchel in a parking lot in the area of Lansdowne and Park streets. The bag contained cash and ID.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:49 AM Overdose prevention site closes in Vancouver, temporary facility activated       The closure is due to the City of Vancouver choosing to not renew the lease for the Thomus Donaghy Overdose Prevention Site. which was announced in July 2023.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:47 AM Lizzo says 'I quit' statement was not about music, just 'negative energy'       Lizzo's 'I quit' statement came nearly two months after the singer's motion to dismiss an ongoing lawsuit accusing her of harassment was denied.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:46 AM Bus fire on Alberta mountain highway strands kids on ski trip from U.K.       At about 5 p.m., Lake Louise RCMP responded to a call on the Icefields Parkway about a tour bus fire.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:36 AM Woman held captive for over 2 months escapes van during Walgreens trip       Walter Medina, 48, was arrested after a woman with extensive injuries escaped his van and fled to a nearby gas station.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:34 AM Taiwan earthquake: A look at the damage as rescuers hunt for the missing       Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada 'stands ready' to help Taiwan as it recovers from a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that has shaken the Asian island nation.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:32 AM Driver 'may not be aware' they struck and killed person on Hwy. 412: OPP       Ontario Provincial Police said officers are investigating the collision that happened in the southbound lanes of Highway 412 near Taunton Road in Whitby.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:32 AM Peterborough approves new action plan to recruit family doctors       Among the features of the physician recruitment plan is continuing an existing $15,000 incentive over three years for family physicians who establish new practices in the city.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:31 AM Children's Cottage Society opens new Child and Family Centre in northwest Calgary       The demand for the services offered by the Children's Cottage Society has grown, as families continue to struggle with the growing cost of living.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:20 AM Where do Canada's premiers stand on tying federal cash to fourplexes?       The premiers of Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick are not pleased with the federal government tying conditions like the pre-approval of fourplex zoning to infrastructure funding.

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:54 AM Former Raptors enemy LeBron James has 'nothing but love' for Toronto fans       As he enters the twilight of his career, LeBron James has seen himself morph from being the Toronto Raptors' most hated foe — the chief architect of a number of playoff exits in the mid-2010s — to the most celebrated visiting player. Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena, fans wearing the Los Angeles Lakers gold and […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:26 AM Solar eclipse playlist: 20 songs to rock out to on your cosmic adventure       LOS ANGELES — The total solar eclipse is quickly approaching. While you prepare to hit the road towards the path of total darkness or anticipate hours of traffic coming out of your watch party, you'll need something to listen to. And we've got your back. Across 20 tracks, here's a comprehensive playlist of total solar […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:25 AM Brittany Mahomes shares 'micro' bikini snap from SI, reignites 'enhancement' debate       Brittany Mahomes gave her fans something to get up for Tuesday morning. The wife of Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes got the attention of many fans by sharing an exclusive snap from her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photoshoot, showing off her figure in a red "micro" bikini on a beach in Belize. "Bringing it back to […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:11 AM Federal budget to include more money for apartment construction loans       OTTAWA — The federal government is setting aside another $15 billion in the upcoming budget for its apartment construction loan program. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the funding will help build another 30,000 apartments within the next 10 years. The government is also reforming the program to extend loan terms and expand financing to housing […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:58 AM KINSELLA: City of Toronto does about-face on rainwater tax       Zap! You're gone! Take that, Rain Tax™! Just days after the Toronto Sun revealed the city's plan to impose a Rain Tax™ — honestly, they were planning on doing that — municipal bureaucrats have executed a whiplash-inducing about-face, and sort-of scrapped it. And who says the Sun doesn't get results? And, make no mistake: This […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:52 AM 12-year-old suspected of killing a classmate and wounding 2 in Finland told police he was bullied       HELSINKI — A 12-year-old student suspected of fatally shooting a classmate and wounding two others in Finland told police that he was bullied at school, officials said Wednesday, as a nation shocked by the attack held a day of mourning. The suspect, a sixth grader who attended the school in the city of Vantaa, just […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:41 AM Sober 'Jackass' star Steve-O slams Bill Maher for refusing to not smoke pot on podcast: 'That's a dealbreaker'       'I'm a clean and sober guy. It's very important that I maintain my sobriety'

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:35 AM U.S. House Republicans seek to rename Dulles Airport after Trump       House Republicans have introduced legislation to rename Washington Dulles International Airport after former U.S. President Donald Trump. The bill to name the Virginia airport after the polarizing 2024 presidential candidate faces tough odds. The House has a slim GOP majority and is consumed with pressing matters, including a national security funding package that would support […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:32 AM Bodies of 6 foreign aid workers slain in Israeli strikes are transported out of Gaza       RAFAH, Gaza Strip — The bodies of six foreign aid workers killed in a series of Israeli strikes were transported out of the Gaza Strip and into Egypt on Wednesday ahead of their repatriation, Egypt's state-run Qahera TV reported. The deadly strikes have renewed criticism of Israel's conduct in the nearly six-monthlong war with Hamas, […]

Toronto Sun Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:27 AM UHN network outage cancels procedures, cyberattack not blamed       A large Toronto hospital network says some procedures have been cancelled as it responds to a network outage across all its sites, though it says the problem is not related to a cyberattack. University Health Network says some patient appointments and procedures are delayed at its four hospitals, while a limited number have been cancelled. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:54 AM Banff bus fire strands U.K. students on ski trip; no injuries       LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — Two dozen youth visiting from the United Kingdom were shuttled to safety after their tour bus caught fire on a scenic highway in Banff National Park.  At about 5 p.m. yesterday, R-C-M-P in Lake Louise were called to the fire on the Icefields Parkway. Mounties say there were 60 stranded passengers […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:53 AM Man who used megaphone to lead attack on police during Capitol riot gets over 7 years in prison       WASHINGTON (AP) — A Washington state man who used a megaphone to orchestrate a mob's attack on police officers guarding the U.S. Capitol was sentenced on Wednesday to more than seven years in prison. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth said videos captured Taylor James Johnatakis playing a leadership role during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:47 AM Joe Flaherty was the 'only guy' who could get Eugene Levy to break character       Eugene Levy says his "SCTV" castmate Joe Flaherty was the only comedian who could get him to break character on stage. Flaherty's death Monday at age 82 prompted an outpouring of grief from his Second City colleagues, with whom he stayed close throughout his life. Flaherty was considered the elder statesman of the group, and […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:46 AM US Rep. Lauren Boebert recovering from blood clot surgery       DENVER (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert underwent surgery Tuesday in Colorado for a blood clot in her leg and is expected to make a full recovery, her campaign said in a news release. Boebert, a MAGA rabble-rouser, has represented the same Colorado House district since 2020 and is now also running in the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:46 AM Greater Vancouver home sales down nearly 5% in March as prices rise: board       VANCOUVER — Greater Vancouver's real estate board says the number of homes that changed hands in March fell from the previous year, as total sales were nearly one-third lower than the 10-year average. Greater Vancouver Realtors says there were 2,415 home sales in the region last month, a 4.7 per cent decrease from the 2,535 […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:43 AM Man is arrested in Easter brunch shooting in Nashville that left 1 dead and 5 injured       NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police arrested a Tennessee man who is suspected of opening fire during Easter brunch at a Nashville restaurant, killing one person and injuring five more. Anton Rucker was taken into custody Tuesday in Princeton, Kentucky, after Nashville police detectives located him at a residence there, according to the Metro Nashville Police […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:42 AM S&P/TSX composite up as price of oil moves higher, U.S. stock markets also rise       TORONTO — Strength in energy and base metal stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index higher as the price of oil rose in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also moved up. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 78.02 points at 22,153.12. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 79.91 points at […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:33 AM Seven people fined $400 a day for refusing LTC transfers: Ontario government       Seven people in Ontario have been fined for refusing transfers from a hospital to a long-term care home not of their choosing. A law enacted in 2022 requires hospitals to levy fines of $400 a day on patients who can be discharged but need long-term care and are refusing to go to a home selected […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:33 AM 1 person hospitalized after dorm shooting places North Carolina university on lockdown       RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — One person was hospitalized after reports of a shooting at a residence hall at North Carolina Central University, police said. Police were called to Lawson Street Residence Complex at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to a news release from the university in Durham. The school was placed on lockdown, and a campus […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:31 AM A familiar American goes to Italy to live his best life in the bloody Netflix series 'Ripley'       NEW YORK (AP) — It's time to take another trip to Italy, to the charming, cobblestoned streets of the Amalfi Coast, sipping coffee at cafes and looking for the la dolce vita. And it just wouldn't be fun without our favorite serial killer, right? Tom Ripley is back for another turn at wearing dressing gowns […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:26 AM Car sales up 9.2 per cent in March, though signs of weakness increasing: Desrosiers       TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says March auto sales were up 9.2 per cent from last year, but it marks a slowdown from a record February gain. It says an estimated 159,000 units were sold last month, while sales for the first quarter overall totalled 401,000 vehicles, up 15.3 per cent from the first […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:09 AM No GO train service into Union on section of Lakeshore East, Stouffville lines this weekend       GO Transit riders who plan on heading into downtown Toronto on the Lakeshore East and Stouffville rail lines this weekend, take note: trains won't be running on a portion of both lines due to Ontario Line work. Lakeshore East line For those using the Lakeshore East line, train service will be temporarily suspended between Danforth […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:03 AM What do a top-secret CIA mission and the Maryland bridge wreck have in common? Well, the same crane       These days a floating crane called the Chesapeake 1000 — nicknamed "Chessy" — has the grim task of hauling off shattered steel from last week's fatal bridge collapse in Baltimore. It has taken on many jobs over the decades. But the crane's most notable operation, until last week, was helping the CIA retrieve part of […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:03 AM Ontario taxidermist charged in $1.2M fraud, blamed faulty fridge for unviable dead exotic animals       A taxidermist from Ontario is facing fraud charges of over $1.2 million after investigators determined he allegedly submitted multiple claims that a faulty refrigeration system ruined the authenticity of his dead exotic animals. Durham Regional Police were first contacted on Sept. 11, 2023, by an insurance company regarding multiple claims filed by Artistry in Motion […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:01 AM New England braces for major spring snowstorm as severe weather continues to sock US       FRYEBURG, Maine (AP) — A major spring storm was expected to drop more than a foot of snow in parts of New England on Wednesday, while heavy rains were likely to soak the East Coast and cleanup work continued in several states wracked by tornadoes and other severe weather blamed for at least one death. […]

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, April 3, 2024 9:42 AM 'Unexpected' system outage causing delays at multiple Toronto hospitals: UHN - CP24       University Health Network says a system outage is causing appointment and service delays at all of its hospitals.

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, April 3, 2024 9:40 AM Deadly earthquake hits Taiwan | CP24.com       CP24 BREAKING NEWS IN TORONTO AND BEYOND. You are here: CP24 Videos. Watch live | Video and livestreams | CP24. Share: Related Clips. Outage causing ...

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, April 3, 2024 9:35 AM 'Unexpected' system outage causing delays at multiple Toronto hospitals       In an email to CP24, UHN said care is not impacted but some delays are possible. Some services, such as blood work, have been affected by the ...

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, April 3, 2024 9:17 AM 3 people arrested, 1 suspect remains outstanding in connection with Brampton road rage incident       ... CP24 that three of the four suspects had surrendered to police. According to police, a ... / cp24 CP24 on Facebook: / cp24toronto CP24 on Instagram ...

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, April 3, 2024 9:13 AM Canada renews call for investigation into Israel airstrike on aid van - YouTube       Canadian foreign affairs minister Melanie Joly is in Brussels for a meeting with her counterparts. Subscribe to CP24 to watch more videos: ...

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, April 3, 2024 5:04 AM 3 Toronto cops failed to do proper investigation into calls at shelter, where woman was later ...       Three Toronto police officers are facing misconduct charges after allegedly failing to investigate properly calls for service at a North York ...

G-Alt cp24.com Wednesday, April 3, 2024 4:11 AM 3 people arrested, 1 suspect remains outstanding in Brampton road rage incident       Peel police say victim was threatened and their vehicle was damaged. 02:34. Four suspects sought in Brampton road rage incident.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:52 AM Modern living: The affordable housing conundrum       Why can't Ottawa build more affordable housing? It's an urgent question. Ottawa currently has about 22,500 community housing units in Ottawa. That sounds like a lot, but at least 12,000 households are on the city's centralized wait list for social housing. There is some hope on the horizon. In its latest budget, the City of […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:43 AM Spears: A solar eclipse is a big, science-y signpost in an age of doubt       Thanks to eclipses and other heavenly events visible before telescopes existed, humans found their way to a systematized body of knowledge about nature, and the laws of nature.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:39 AM Police seeking suspect in February highrise break in on Flora Street       The police are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect in a break-and-enter robbery that occurred Feb. 7, in the 100 block of Flora Street. Police said the theft occurred at about 5:30 a.m. after a man broke into a highrise. He then broke into the storage room and stole a number of personal items […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 3, 2024 7:31 AM Winter's last gasp is a going away present for Ottawa, Eastern Ontario       Winter is expected to provide what is hopefully a going away present for the capital region starting Wednesday. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Ottawa region, as well as the Brockville, Leeds and Grenville area. "Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected (Wednesday) into Thursday," the agency said […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 3, 2024 6:00 AM Today's letters: Canada should invest in fighting forest fires       Wednesday, April 3: After last year's smoke-filled early summer, the federal government should be building more water bombers, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, April 3, 2024 4:00 AM Ontario government tells Ottawa woman OHIP won't cover $110 Pap test from Appletree clinic       The routine cancer screening would have been covered by OHIP if done by a physician or a nurse who is part of a health team. But this nurse practitioner was working independently at the clinic.

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:14 AM Why Spitfires' only other No. 1 overall pick never played for Windsor       Jim Fox was literally the big one that got away from the Windsor Spitfires. Next Thursday, the Windsor Spitfires will announce the No. 1 pick overall in the Ontario Hockey League Draft for just the second time in franchise history. The only other time the Spitfires have had the top pick came 48 years ago […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:01 AM Local roundup: Greentree and Davis only Spitfires recognized in OHL coaching poll       A young Windsor Spitfires lineup didn't get much recognition. While the Spitfires have high hopes for the future, the club's last-place finish in the Western Conference resulted in the team getting little recognition in league's annual coaches poll. Only captain Liam Greentree and rookie forward ColeDavis were mentioned as a top-three performer in the Western […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 3, 2024 8:05 AM Explainer: Windsor police say do this to protect your vehicle from theft       Vehicle thefts are on the rise despite increasingly sophisticated technology in newer vehicles, prompting the Windsor Police Service to increase its focus on prevention. The department launched a new vehicle theft unit in early March thanks to a $900,000 provincial grant. The three-person unit, under the direction of Staff Sgt. Sue Garrett-Bural, has a mandate […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, April 3, 2024 7:00 AM Guest column: Essex County, get ready for sky magic — a full solar eclipse       By: Gordon Drake Imagine being there in ancient Miletus when the Greek philosopher Thales commanded the sun to disappear. It was recorded that he amazed his followers — and even more so when a few minutes later he commanded it to come back again! Thales, the first of the ancient Greek philosophers whose name history […]

The Province Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:39 AM Condo Smarts: Window upgrades complicate strata's plans for project       'As a result, we can't get a vote approved for the special-levy project'

The Province Wednesday, April 3, 2024 9:00 AM Canucks Game Day: Bounce back in the Desert?       The Canucks might be tired having played in Las Vegas on Tuesday, but they've got plenty to play for

The Province Wednesday, April 3, 2024 8:00 AM Canucks Coffee: Serving up special award-winning brews to salute standouts       Canucks captain Quinn Hughes ranks as club MVP and top defenceman for leading by example on the ice and being a respected voice of reason in the room

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, April 3, 2024 4:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Gordo deserves it       Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, April 3, 2024 8:00 AM Veterinarian warns strychnine still out there, despite Saskatchewan ban       Five dogs have come to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine with strychnine poisoning since a ban came into effect.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, April 3, 2024 8:00 AM Phil Tank: Sask. Party gets an unlikely ally in key Saskatoon race       Saskatchewan Green Party Leader Naomi Hunter plans to run in Saskatoon Riversdale in the coming election and could play spoiler.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, April 3, 2024 8:00 AM Opinion: Optimistic Saskatchewan budget assumptions defy real world       A University of Saskatchewan student says the projection of a $273-million deficit in the current provincial budget seems unrealistic.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:35 AM Former Roughriders president and CEO Jim Hopson has died       Hopson died on Tuesday at the age of 73

National Observer Wednesday, April 3, 2024 8:55 AM Ford says carbon price has to go or Trudeau will lose next election       Tuesday brought another day of attacks against the Liberals' carbon pricing policy, even as Trudeau sought to catch Canadians' attention by announcing billions in new spending for housing construction.

National Observer Wednesday, April 3, 2024 8:51 AM Former Liberal Han Dong encouraged international students to become Liberal Party members       Former Liberal Han Dong met with international students from China and encouraged them to register as Liberal members during his nomination race in 2019 — but the MP didn't mention that to an ongoing federal inquiry into foreign meddling until he took the stand on Tuesday.

National Observer Wednesday, April 3, 2024 8:46 AM Alberta carbon-levy highway protests caused a multi-vehicle crash: police       Police say a carbon-levy protest in the Crowsnest Pass on Monday led to a multi-vehicle crash after five large farm tractors refused to stop for police.

National Observer Wednesday, April 3, 2024 8:43 AM Feeding plan begins for killer whale calf stranded in B.C. lagoon       Plans to save a killer whale calf stranded in a remote tidal lagoon off northern Vancouver Island for almost two weeks have been elevated to attempts to feed the young animal.

National Observer Wednesday, April 3, 2024 8:41 AM Ottawa creates $6B infrastructure fund to speed home building -- with conditions       Municipalities have been aggressively urging the federal government to commit more dollars toward infrastructure, noting their communities cannot significantly ramp up homebuilding to match population growth without things like water supply and roads.

National Observer Wednesday, April 3, 2024 8:37 AM Drought likely to slow natural gas production this year: Deloitte       The report notes Alberta's government has already set up a drought advisory panel to begin water usage negotiations, while B.C. Premier David Eby has called his province's situation "the most dramatic drought conditions that we've seen."

National Observer Wednesday, April 3, 2024 5:10 AM Plan for surge in EV buses and trucks heading into overdrive       To steer the country's heavy-duty transportation sector away from gas and diesel to non-emitting trucks and buses, Canada needs a robust network of charging and hydrogen fuelling stations.

National Observer Wednesday, April 3, 2024 5:10 AM Stop scapegoating the carbon price       Canadians need concrete solutions that cut household bills and protect our climate.

National Observer Wednesday, April 3, 2024 5:10 AM In Denver, e-bike vouchers are snapped up as fast as Taylor Swift tickets        The city estimates that its wildly popular subsidies are helping to eliminate 170,000 vehicle miles travelled per week.

National Observer Wednesday, April 3, 2024 5:10 AM How building performance standards could help green up the sector       A new report released by Efficiency Canada notes that voluntary measures used by individuals and some municipalities to reduce building emissions have been unsuccessful. It suggests a more effective approach would involve implementing mandatory building performance standards in combination with support from the federal government.

National Observer Wednesday, April 3, 2024 5:10 AM Treehouse Village: Eco-housing and energy savings       A closer look at the technology behind Bridgewater's energy-efficient co-housing community.

National Observer Wednesday, April 3, 2024 5:10 AM Pierre Poilievre's climate policy is a joke        The endless debate over the carbon tax is missing the forest for the trees — and distracting us from the more important conversation we need to have about the CPC's do-nothing attitude towards climate change.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:49 AM Lachine murder: Witness claims he can't remember name of person he helped to kill       Veronique Manceaux is charged with murder in the death of Jimmy Methot at her home in Lachine in 2021. A man found guilty of the murder proved to be a somewhat hostile witness at her trial Wednesday.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:35 AM Peter F. Trent: The winners and losers of runaway house prices       Eye-watering increases have served one group exceedingly well: the residential real-estate salespeople.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 3, 2024 6:44 AM Winter has the last word as snowfall warning issued for Montreal area       Winter tires have not been mandatory in the province since March 15. Spring and summer parking restrictions went into force April 1.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 3, 2024 6:19 AM Ukraine lowers conscription age to 25 to plug shortfall in troop numbers fighting Russia       Commanders say they don't have enough soldiers to launch offensives, and barely enough to hold positions during intensifying Russian assaults.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 3, 2024 6:12 AM Pope shows off rosary of slain Ukrainian soldier, denounces 'madness of war'       Francis appealed anew for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages taken from Israel on Oct. 7 by Hamas.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 3, 2024 6:00 AM Are you inside the path of totality of Quebec's total solar eclipse?       "There's a world of difference" between a partial and total solar eclipse, a Montreal astronomer says.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 3, 2024 6:00 AM About Last Night: Suzuki leads the way in 5-3 Habs win over Panthers       Captain becomes the first Canadien to hit the 70-point plateau since Max Domi in 2018-19.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 3, 2024 6:00 AM Montreal overcharging a 'compensation' tax to tax-exempt shelters, transitional housing       This year, those housing the city's most vulnerable were billed a tariff even higher than the general property tax rate charged to homeowners.

Montreal Gazette Wednesday, April 3, 2024 5:56 AM Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing 9 people       The quake and aftershocks cause landslides and damage to buildings, roads, bridges and tunnels

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:37 AM Skier killed after triggering size 2.5 avalanche northwest of Banff       The victim was reported missing late on Monday, and later located from the air because a ski was visible.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:00 AM Chorney-Booth: Bonjour Saigon makes a Vietnamese-French connection       As a French-trained chef with a robust resume, Danny Ta could easily be cooking fine dining fare at a big hotel or fancy golf course. But these days, the chef spends his time in a strip mall that straddles Brentwood and Dalhousie in northwest Calgary, slinging breakfast dishes as well as relatively humble lunches and […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:29 AM Calgary filmmaker takes globe-trotting scientific and philosophical look at power of music       Cam Christiansen was at a low point seven or eight years ago when he attended a music camp in Bragg Creek. The filmmaker had always been a music fan but didn't begin playing guitar until he was in his 40s. The camp run by Foothills Acoustic Music Institute included a typical campfire song-swap and Christiansen […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:17 AM Rioja's wines offer depth, power and value       Spain's most important wine region is known for it's use of oak and extended aging

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 3, 2024 9:20 AM Calgary filmmaker Sandi Somers tackles family dysfunction in second feature       It's tempting to assume that Calgary filmmaker Sandi Somers' second feature, Hailey Rose, is at least partially autobiographical. Rightly or wrongly, down-to-earth dramedies about families are often seen as springing from the real life of its creator. There are some surface similarities between Hailey, Somer's protagonist played by Vancouver actress Em Haine, and the filmmaker. […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 3, 2024 8:50 AM Drought poses key risk to Canada's natural gas producers in 2024: Deloitte       CALGARY – Persistent drought conditions are poised to challenge natural gas producers even as they aim to ramp up in anticipation of Canada's first liquefied natural gas export terminal opening, a new report warns. The report by Deloitte Canada identifies potential water shortages in Western Canada as a key risk facing the oil and gas […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 3, 2024 8:00 AM Ford: Sexism, racism still lurk in the shadows as Gondek faces recall petition       'I make this assumption about the underlying sexism waged against Gondek and hold this opinion for a simple reason: been there, done that, lived through outright sexism'

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 3, 2024 8:00 AM Letters, April 3: New arena a billion-dollar boondoggle       Mayor Jyoti Gondek, city council and Premier Danielle Smith have unanimously decided to spend about a billion dollars of your money to replace a perfectly serviceable, iconic arena for the wealthy owners of a hockey team that will not make the playoffs this year. Gondek and council refuse to hold a plebiscite on the arena […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 3, 2024 7:00 AM Varcoe: Alberta power market shakeup could save consumers billions but at 'expense of investor confidence,' report finds       'It's a double-edged sword because anything good for the consumers is bad for the generator, so you have to try to find that right balance between both'

Calgary Herald Wednesday, April 3, 2024 7:00 AM Calgary schools lift blue jean ban: From the archives       Hard to believe, but there was a time — in your parents' lifetime or even your lifetime — when blue jeans were frowned upon. In fact, students weren't even allowed to wear jeans to school in Calgary public schools until 1968. This is just one of the news events highlighted by Norma Marr — a […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, April 3, 2024 7:01 AM Letters for April 3, 2024: 'Mayor doesn't deserve our respect, because she hasn't earned it.'       Respect the mayor? I suspect that a majority of citizens disagree with Bonny Ocean's letter of April 2. In order for someone to receive respect, they must also respect the other party. Ms. Gondek has demonstrated countless times that she does not respect the citizens of this city by pushing her personal agenda and ignoring […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, April 3, 2024 7:00 AM HILL and LI: Smith government should undo NDP's personal income tax hikes       On the campaign trail, Danielle Smith promised to create a new 8% tax bracket for personal income below $60,000. While the tax cut was delayed in the recently tabled 2024 budget, it remains a good idea — in fact, Premier Smith should go a step further and create a single tax rate of 8% for […]

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:03 AM Rescuers launch feeding plan for killer whale calf stranded in remote B.C. lagoon       Federal Fisheries Department rescue team members say they will now look to observe if the orca calf will eat harbour seal remains placed at areas of the lagoon where the young killer whale is known to frequent.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 3, 2024 9:34 AM B.C. to announce details of home-flipping tax later today       The provincial budget estimated that the tax will generate $43 million in its first fiscal year.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 3, 2024 9:00 AM B.C. grandmother hooping it up for millions of fans on Tik Tok, Instagram       Shirley Simson is staying strapped so she won't be clapped

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, April 3, 2024 9:00 AM B.C. public health bill so broad grocers could be sued for selling processed food, critics fear       A large group of B.C. business and other industry leaders is raising concerns about a recently introduced provincial bill that would allow governments to take legal action against companies that make, promote or sell goods and services that cause or contribute to diseases and illnesses.